The world’s second AI superpower: model releases, chip restrictions, app battles and policy shifts.
355 articles
Chinese AI chipmaker Moore Threads Technology plans to list in Hong Kong at an appropriate time. The company’s shares have risen more than 420% since its Shanghai debut last year.
Bloomberg Technology · 41d ago
Former Meituan executive Wang Huiwen has reportedly invested in 24 AI companies after leaving the company. One investment allegedly generated a 20-fold return, highlighting the scale and potential of his AI investment strategy.
钛媒体 · 42d ago
China plans to add embodied-AI robot application technicians to its national catalog of occupations. Salaries for the newly emerging role reportedly range from 500,000 to 800,000 yuan, reflecting rapidly growing demand for robotics deployment and training expertise.
Pandaily · 42d ago
The article argues that U.S. export restrictions may push China’s embodied AI industry to reduce its dependence on a single market.
钛媒体 · 44d ago
China’s MIIT projects humanoid robot output to exceed 100,000 units in 2026, with AgiBot and Unitree leading projected production. However, UBTech’s shipment delays and Unitree’s heavy reliance on research-and-education revenue highlight the gap between manufacturing capacity and real-world deployment.
Pandaily · 45d ago
Kingsoft Lingxi, Tencent QClaw, Alibaba Qianwen Office, and ByteDance's Doubao-Feishu integration reflect a broader shift in enterprise software design. Productivity agents are becoming the primary task entry point, while Feishu, DingTalk, and WeChat Work increasingly serve as supporting infrastructure.
Pandaily · 46d ago
The State Administration for Market Regulation fined Ctrip 5.18 billion RMB for abusing its market dominance through exclusive agreements and algorithmic price manipulation. The article argues this is a regulatory correction of specific behaviors rather than a rejection of the platform economy.
虎嗅 · 54d ago
Shanghai-based robotics firm AgiBot is moving toward a Hong Kong IPO, having appointed Citic Securities, CICC, and Morgan Stanley as sponsors. The company recently restructured into a joint-stock limited firm to facilitate the public listing process.
SCMP Technology · 59d ago
Chinese startup Moonshot AI has launched a new artificial intelligence model that is gaining global attention. The release has significantly impacted international stock markets due to the model's advanced capabilities.
Bloomberg Technology · 64d ago
According to a recent IDC report, Alibaba's Qoder has secured the top position in China's AI coding market. Its market share significantly exceeds the combined total of the second through fifth-ranked competitors.
量子位 · 64d ago
Chinese tech companies are shifting focus from massive, cloud-based models to lightweight AI designed for local execution on smartphones and laptops. This strategy aims to improve processing speed and data privacy by bypassing the need for power-hungry data centers.
SCMP Technology · 65d ago
Sugon Information Industry has established a new subsidiary in Guangxi. The company's scope includes integrated circuit design, chip manufacturing, and computer system services.
36氪 · 65d ago
China's H1 GDP grew by 4.7%, with new economic drivers like high-end manufacturing and digital services contributing over 40% to growth. The report highlights a 'K-shaped' divergence between emerging tech sectors and traditional industries, signaling a shift toward high-quality development.
虎嗅 · 66d ago
China's leading memory chipmaker, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), has launched a record-breaking IPO in Shanghai. The company aims to raise US$8.5 billion to expand its semiconductor production capabilities.
SCMP Technology · 66d ago
Former Chinese AI lab leaders are shifting focus away from the general-purpose frontier race to build industry-specific AI solutions. This strategic move aims to challenge US-based Thinking Machines Lab by prioritizing practical, real-world applications over absolute general intelligence.
SCMP Technology · 67d ago
31 major Chinese tech companies, including Tencent and Baidu, have signed a self-regulation pact to standardize privacy protection for AI agents. The agreement mandates full-lifecycle risk management for data collection, storage, and processing to ensure AI safety.
雷峰网 · 68d ago
Zhipu AI founder Tang Jie announced a strategic shift toward long-term AGI research through the new 'Touch High' plan. The initiative prioritizes foundational technical breakthroughs over immediate commercial gains.
TechNode · 68d ago
Zhipu founder Tang Jie argues that frontier AI models should remain broadly accessible rather than restricted. He suggests that real safety is achieved through broad participation and oversight rather than centralized control.
The Next Web (TNW) · 69d ago
Chinese state-owned enterprises and provincial governments are launching new semiconductor funds to address the industry's need for long-term, stable investment. This move aims to support the resource-intensive nature of chip development amidst global supply chain shifts.
SCMP Technology · 69d ago
Zhipu AI saw a significant influx of capital, receiving over 10 billion HKD in net inflows from Southbound funds last week. This investment highlights strong market confidence in the Chinese AI unicorn's growth and technological development.
36氪 · 69d ago
Data from China's National Development and Reform Commission shows a 118.4% year-over-year increase in capital investment for AI and humanoid robots. The sector is becoming a primary engine for high-quality economic growth.
36氪 · 69d ago
Market research predicts that China's domestic AI computing card procurement will hit 1.44 trillion yuan by 2029. This massive infrastructure demand is expected to foster the growth of multiple trillion-dollar market cap companies.
36氪 · 69d ago
MiniMax CEO Yan Junjie has pledged to forgo his salary until the company reaches AGI. This move comes as the Chinese AI firm seeks US$2 billion in new funding following an 80% decline in its stock value.
SCMP Technology · 71d ago
Shanghai Inesa has established a private equity fund with 1.02 billion RMB to focus on AI investments. Key partners include Shanghai Guotou and YunSai Zhilian.
36氪 · 71d ago
The 2026 Waves roster highlights the shift in China's investment landscape, noting that AI has moved from a niche sector to a fundamental technology layer. It emphasizes that capital is increasingly flowing toward hard tech and AI-integrated industries.
36氪 · 72d ago
China's brain-computer interface sector is experiencing a surge in venture funding and regulatory support. The industry is rapidly transitioning from academic research to clinical and commercial applications.
Pandaily · 73d ago
Shanghai-based AI chipmaker Iluvatar CoreX is reportedly considering a share sale in Hong Kong to raise at least $800 million. This move follows a significant 428% rally in the company's valuation since its January IPO.
Bloomberg Technology · 73d ago
Tencent HY has recruited OpenAI research scientist Tian Yonglong to head its multimodal model development. He will report directly to chief AI scientist Yao Shunyu as part of a strategic talent acquisition push.
Pandaily · 73d ago
Zhipu AI's cornerstone investors have committed to long-term holding following the lock-up expiration, while reports indicate Apple's foldable device has entered mass production. Additionally, rumors regarding a July 1st mandate for 70% autonomous driving chip localization in new vehicles have been debunked.
钛媒体 · 73d ago
China's semiconductor equipment sector is undergoing a significant stock rally as investors bet on domestic suppliers to fuel the next wave of chip production. The industry now faces a critical earnings season that will determine if the market's high expectations for local toolmakers are justified.
SCMP Technology · 74d ago